trade
The Trade category covers import/export trends, trade agreements, and global market movements. It explores foreign direct investment, tariff policies, logistics, and international business relations, providing insights into market access, supply chain resilience, and regulatory impacts on trade flows.
USA ships US$2.27 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 28.48 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,269.79 million worth of goods from USA, up from US$1,766.59 million in November, a change of 28.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China buys US$7.2 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 16.26 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$7,197 million worth of goods to China, up 16.26 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Petroleum products imports Vietnam up 33.76 percent in December, Singapore / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$633 million in December, up from US$474 million in November, a change of 33.76 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam up 24.54 percent in December, Italy \ Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$548 million in December, up from US$440 million in November, a change of 24.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Indonesia ships US$1.16 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 20.16 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,159.43 billion worth of goods from Indonesia, up from US$964.90 million in November, a change of 20.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany buys US$928 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 14.84 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$928 million worth of goods to Germany, up 14.84 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imports Vietnam up 12.04 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,408 million in December, up from US$1,257 million in November, a change of 12.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Footwear exports from Vietnam up 5.90 percent in December, to USA up 22.38 percent
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,199 million in December, up from US$2,076 million in November, a change of 5.90 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
India ships US$697.56 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 28.39 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$697.56 million worth of goods from India, up from US$543.30 million in November, a change of 28.39 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
USA buys US$14.3 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 15.64 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$14,397 million worth of goods to USA, up 15.64 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicles imports Vietnam down 10.79 percent in December, China / Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$406 million in December, down from US$456 million in November, a change of -10.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textiles & garments exports from Vietnam up 22.94 percent in December, to USA up 32.41 percent
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,655 million in December, up from US$2,973 million in November, a change of 22.94 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Tuesday
On January 6, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,950 and the sell rate was VND 27,000, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,975 (up 0.19 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,122, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,274.
Vietnam trade turnover tops US$930 billion in 2025
Vietnam’s total merchandise exports and imports reached US$88.72 billion in December, up 15.1 percent from November and 25.7 percent year on year, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Philippines ships US$173.97 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 12.22 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$173.97 million worth of goods from Philippines, down from US$198.17 million in October, a change of -12.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia buys US$563 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 12.55 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$563 million worth of goods to Australia, down 12.55 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut imports Vietnam up 2.18 percent in November, Ivory Coast / Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nut to the tune of US$264 million in November, up from US$258 million in October, a change of 2.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rice exports from Vietnam up 7.46 percent in November, Ivory Coast \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$190 million in November, up from US$177 million in October, a change of 7.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Milk imports Vietnam up 3.18 percent in November, New Zealand / Ireland top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$106 million in November, up from US$102 million in October, a change of 3.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam down 5.04 percent in November, China \ South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$228 million in November, down from US$240 million in October, a change of -5.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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